あやつける

expression, ichidan verb

make a false accusation; invent a pretext for a quarrel

Colloquial expression meaning to trump up a charge or pick a fight by fabricating a reason. Often used when someone deliberately creates a conflict out of nothing.

See also: あやをつける

• 彼かれはいつもあやつけて喧けん嘩かを売うってくる。